Originally posted by Peterrrrr:[..]
The booze/smoke had some effect but I think the main thing that gave him the voice problem was the overuse of his voice, all the straining on Lovetown did a lot of damage on his voice.
The difference of his voice 1989/Early 1990 to his 1991 voice is huge, which shows that LT tour did alot harm on hus vocal Chords.
Good point. I find it odd when people talk about his vocals on Lovetown being so great. He was clearly straining and as you said, most likely did some permanent damage.
On a side note- When he lost his voice in Berlin he sounded dry as hell. The flying and the climate controlled environment is pretty awful for your vocal cords as well.